Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a new electronic payment system that removes the need for third party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and minimizing the potential for fraud. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.

Bitcoin’s concept was first introduced in 2008 when a person going by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto shared a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” In January 2009, the Bitcoin blockchain was launched. 

A new electronic payment system called Bitcoin removes the need for third-party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and fraud-risk. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.   

Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million, which is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Currently, 18.8 million are circulating in the market. Note that Bitcoin represents the concept of the network, while bitcoin (lower-case ‘b’) represents the currency.

Bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptos as it was the first decentralized currency. 

Currently, BTC’s dominance is above 40%. Bitcoin Dominance is a measure of how much of the total market cap of crypto is made up of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem could be vulnerable to competition as alternative coins grow in popularity and utility.

K Wave Media is shifting $485 million in funding from its Bitcoin treasury strategy towards an AI infrastructure play.

K-Pop Firm's Stock Plunges as It Dumps Bitcoin Treasury Plan for AI Pivot

The bitcoin price broke $80,000 as ETF inflows surged and a golden cross nears, signaling renewed bullish momentum.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News

The video game retailer's proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $368 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.

GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could trade as high as $180,000 between this year and next, with confirmation likely coming from holding the mid-$80,000s short term, according to analysts. The Saylor Supply Shock Math Prominent crypto analyst Pentoshi projected broke down the numbers behind Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MSTR) Bitcoin buying spree.

Bitcoin Could Hit $180,000 Until 2028, But The Best Altcoin Is Not XRP, Analyst Says

Lomond School deepens its Bitcoin integration with a fully funded “Satoshi Scholarship,” turning its campus into a live experiment in Bitcoin-powered education.

Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship' Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has reiterated his long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), describing it as a scarce form of "digital capital" in an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Bitcoin – “Digital Capital” Speaking on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Saylor argued that rapid advances in AI and robotics are likely to reduce the value of human labor over time, increasing the importance of owning scarce, non-replicable assets.

Michael Saylor Says Strategy Is Building A 'Crypto Reactor' With Bitcoin

On May 4, bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 threshold, hitting a three-month high of $80,617 and pushing its market cap past $1.6 trillion. Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 3-month peak of $80,617 on May 4, possibly signaling the end of the latest crypto winter.

UAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80K, Triggering $270M Liquidations

A volatile week in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended on a strong note for bitcoin, where a late surge in inflows reversed an otherwise weak start. Ether, meanwhile, extended its cautious trend, while XRP and Solana remained largely subdued with marginal outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $162.8M inflows, boosted by Blackrock IBIT's $136.6M.

Blackrock IBIT Drives Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Post $163M Weekly Gains

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin is back above $80,000 level, notably outperforming stocks on Monday.

Bitcoin Rises Above $80,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain 2%

The market is starting to price in potential winners as stablecoin yield compromise opens path for passing key U.S. digital asset regulation, one analyst said.

Circle, Coinbase lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act progress, bitcoin hitting $80,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crossed $80,000 Monday as Senate Banking Committee chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) declared the CLARITY Act is in the “red zone.” Scott Targets May Markup, June Vote Scott told Fox Business he hopes to hold a markup of the CLARITY Act in May and bring the bill to the Senate floor in June or July.

Bitcoin Breaks $80,000: Is The Bull Run Coming Back?

Hut 8 Corp (NASDAQ:HUT) shares slipped on Monday after the company announced a $200 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility with FalconX, even as the move lowers its cost of debt. $200 Million Credit Facility The 364-day facility replaces Hut 8's prior agreement with Coinbase Credit and carries a fixed interest rate of 7.0%, down from 9.0%.

What's Driving Hut 8 Stock On Monday?

The new lawsuit targets MARA's Granbury site as cryptocurrency mining companies pivot to providing AI infrastructure.

Texas Residents Sue MARA Holdings Over Bitcoin Mining Noise

Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) said Monday its Bitcoin treasury has topped 15,000 BTC after it acquired 444 bitcoin for $33.9 million at an average price of $76,307 per coin.

Strive's (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase

Bitcoin just hit its highest price in months, right as $65 billion treasury firm Strategy took a rare week off from BTC accumulation.

Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy as BTC Hits $80K for First Time Since January

Tether has minted 5 billion USDT across Ethereum and Tron over the past two weeks, including a fresh 1 billion USDT issuance, in a liquidity injection that analysts read as a bullish demand signal for the broader crypto market.

Tether Mints 5 Billion USDT in Two Weeks as Liquidity Signal Builds Alongside Bitcoin Rally

Strategy paused its weekly bitcoin buys ahead of earnings as investors zero in on losses and the durability of its capital-raising machine.

Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days

Bitcoin rallied above $80,000 overnight before selling off on reports of a U.S. warship struck by Iranian missiles. Plus, Clarity Act odds spiked after a new compromise on stablecoin yield.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Clears $80K, Reverses on Iran Missile Strike

Only xCTR used for voting will earn additional liquidity emissions, while staked CTR that is inactive will only earn unstaking penalty fees.

Bitcoin scaling layer Citrea rolls out CTR token and dual treasury model

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) chairman Michael Saylor announced no Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases this week but analyst Taiki Maeda expects $2 billion to $3 billion in buying over the next two weeks via STRC. The Ex-Dividend Buying Pattern Ahead of the March 13 ex-dividend date, Strategy accumulated $1.54 billion in Bitcoin with steady, spread-out purchases.

Michael Saylor Pauses Bitcoin Buys, But A $3B Acquisition Frenzy Could Start This Week, Analyst Says

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is set to report financials for the first quarter after the market close on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know before the announcement.

Michael Saylor's Strategy Set To Report Q1 Earnings—Analyst Estimates, Price Targets And Technical Signals For The Bitcoin Treasury Firm

Bitcoin BTC$78,955.87 has pulled back to $79,000 after briefly topping $80,000 during the Asian hours. As of writing, the leading cryptocurrency by market value was still up 0.4% on a 24-hour basis.

Bitcoin stalls near $80,000. Stocks and ETF inflows still point to a breakout.

Solana

The largest crypto reversed sharply from a $80,594 high after Iran's Fars news agency claimed two missiles hit a U.S. warship, with oil spiking 5% before the U.S. denied the report.

Iran missile report sends bitcoin back to $79,000, with ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower

Bitcoin trades around $79,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $629.7 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $101.22million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $79,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain 1%

Gamestop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion offer to acquire Ebay, backed by a $20 billion bank commitment alongside a $519 million bitcoin treasury that CEO Ryan Cohen quietly built during fiscal 2025. Key Takeaways: Gamestop offered $55.5B for Ebay at $125/share, with TD Bank providing $20B in debt financing.

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